Tasks of the Media Institutions Department

• Media communication with foreign media institutions and journalists from outside the State of Qatar.
• Documenting relationships with foreign media institutions, foreign journalists, and international organizations.
• Issuing licenses for incoming foreign journalists.
• Clearing technical equipment and devices of incoming journalists in coordination with airport customs authorities.
• Providing incoming journalists with necessary information regarding transportation, hotels, tourist and heritage sites, and museums.

Visiting Journalist Registration

Data required to submit or provide for issuing a visiting journalist card and obtaining approval for filming:

• Completed registration form.
• Color copies of passport showing the visa (for foreign media equipment).
• Copy of passport of the team or personal ID.
• Scanned photograph.
• Assignment letter from the concerned authority.
• List of equipment and devices, including serial numbers.

Additionally, for local media equipment:

• Company registration certificate.
• No-objection letter from the sponsor for photographers.
• Approval letter from the authority under which the filming locations fall.

All of the above data must be provided at least 20 days before the scheduled filming.

Requests for “Filming Permits” should be submitted via the following email: Foreign.media@qna.org.qa